Ottoman Empire and the Origin of Tiles Ottoman Empire,

It has been influenced by many different cultures in arts and crafts. Tile art is one of these influences.

The Ottomans first inherited the art of tile from the Seljuk Empire. However, tile making techniques and aesthetics have changed over time.

It was enriched by the Ottomans' own interpretations and innovations. Seljuk Heritage The Seljuk Empire ruled over a wide geography from Central Asia to Iran and Anatolia in the 11th and 12th centuries.

The use of tiles was quite common in the architecture and decorative arts of the Seljuk period. Tile decorations, especially seen in buildings such as Kubadabad Palace and Alaeddin Mosque in Konya, inspired the Ottomans to learn and develop this art.

Transition from Tile to the Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire developed its own style by taking over the Seljuk tile techniques from the 14th century.

Cities such as Iznik, Kütahya and Bursa became important centers of Ottoman tile art. Tiles produced in workshops in these cities were used for palaces, mosques, tombs and other important structures.

Technical and Aesthetic Developments In Ottoman tile art, patterns and motifs that began with the influence of the Seljuks became more sophisticated over time.

Iznik tiles represent the peak of Ottoman tile art in the 15th and 16th centuries. The color palette used in Iznik tiles has expanded, especially vibrant colors such as blue, red and turquoise have come to the fore.

In addition, plant motifs such as tulip, carnation, hyacinth and geometric patterns were frequently used in this period. From Tile to the Present Throughout the Ottoman Empire, tile art has become an integral part of architecture.

Buildings such as the Süleymaniye Mosque, Rüstem Pasha Mosque and Topkapı Palace in Istanbul contain the most beautiful examples of Ottoman tile art. These works clearly show how the Ottomans adopted and developed the art of tile.

As a result, the Ottoman Empire took over the tile art from the Seljuks and turned it into an art form by enriching it with its own innovations. This heritage continues to amaze today in many historical buildings and museums.